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Parents Face $5K Fines for E-Bike Teens
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Suffolk County proposes fines up to $5,000 for parents of underage e-bike riders.
- E-bike injuries at Cohen Children's Hospital have tripled, with severe outcomes.
- 12 e-bike and e-scooter crash deaths reported on Long Island in three years.
Lawmakers in Suffolk County are advancing a bill aimed at increasing accountability for parents whose children illegally operate e-bikes. Under current state law, individuals under 16 are prohibited from riding e-bikes. The proposed legislation seeks to impose fines of up to $5,000 on parents, along with the possibility of their child's e-bike being confiscated.
This legislative push comes amid a concerning rise in e-bike related incidents. Pediatric surgery departments report a threefold increase in e-bike injuries, often resulting in severe trauma. Data indicates that 12 individuals have died in e-bike and e-scooter crashes on Long Island within the last three years.
A public hearing to discuss the e-bike legislation is set to take place next Tuesday in Hauppauge. Local businesses selling e-bikes are also emphasizing legal compliance, ensuring customers understand age restrictions and speed limitations.
